Topaz Value. Clarity and size have a significant effect on the value of topaz. The highest values go to the rare pink and red stones, then orange and yellow. Intense, reddish orange topaz is sometimes called Imperial Topaz.. Yellow, orange, and brown stones are somewhat common.
Types of Surgical Procedures. There are two types of colon resection: open surgery and laparoscopic surgery. The type of procedure performed depends on the diagnosis and the individual patient. Publication Review By: Stanley J. Swierzewski, III, M.D. Published: 31 Oct 2001.
A colostomy is a surgical procedure in which a portion of the large intestine, or colon, is brought through the abdominal wall to carry feces out of the body. There are three types of colostomies: end colostomy, double-barrel colostomy, and loop colostomy. The loop colostomy is featured in the illustration above.